Which is NOT an effect of parathyroid hormone?

A. increases the bone-degrading activity of osteoclasts
B. decreases reabsorption of calcium by the kidneys
C. promotes vitamin D synthesis, leading to increased intestinal absorption of calcium
D. increases plasma [Ca2+]
E. decreases reabsorption of phosphate by the kidneys


B

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